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Boys of summer

uebhnb — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:33:34 +0200

summer style jeansLondon, Paris, New York, Milan... when it comes to fashion week,women's trends always soak up the spotlight. Although many of theindustry's famous designers are male, menswear barely registers onthe style barometer. But fashion matters to men. Despite the credit crunch, when guys dohit the shops the average spend in their favourite clothing storeis ￡140, according to industry analyst Drapers. Inspired by the likes of style icons David Beckham, Brad Pitt andnew cool kid on the block Mark Ronson, men don't have to be vain tocare about looking good. With Father's Day approaching on Sunday, it's time for men's styleto shine. From George Clooney gentleman to Liam Gallagher rock god,this season's trends should appeal to his fashionista alter-ego. Ian Bryder, menswear design manager at ASOS, gives the low-down onthis summer's hottest styles. Miami nice If your man likes to scrub up nicely, this summer's smart preppylook with a twist should tick his style boxes; a look ASOS havedubbed 'Poolside'. "It's very 'Englishman in LA' with smart, relaxed, colourful takeson classic Anglo menswear pieces," Ian explains. "Think cotton blazers, smart shorts, slim short-sleeved checkshirts and canvas deck shoes with retro tortoiseshell-framed shadesand a straw trilby." BAG THE TREND: Right, Next's grey cotton blazer and t-shirt set,￡85, belted jeans, ￡40, and white pointed lace-up shoes, ￡45; orleft - from House of Fraser - Ralph Lauren navy blazer ￡340 ,Ralph Lauren blue V-neck tank top, ￡70, Tommy Hilfiger white,tailored shorts, ￡60, Tommy Denim white shirt, ￡60. Festival fare Festival wear doesn't have to mean grungy macs and green wellingtonboots. ASOS have rocked up festival gear with a Tokyostreet-inspired look, christened 'Fuji Festival'. Ian says: "Festival essentials have been given a lightweight,layered, lived-in feel with a vintage Japanese graphic edge. "It's all about lightweight nylon jackets and wellingtons for thosemid-summer downpours and rolled-up denim shorts, retro checkedshirts and Y-neck t-shirts ready for those rays of sunshine." Summer staples Want to know what to shop for to update your seasonal wardrobe? Ianrecommends the top ten buys to splash out on this summer

2008-06-12 13:22:05

Hall-Effect Latches suit non-automotive...

uebhnb — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:33:05 +0200

Custom Made SuitPress Release Release date: June 3, 2008 Allegro Microsystems, Inc. Announces New General-Purpose Latchesfor Non-Automotive Applications Small, Robust Packages with Reverse Battery Protection Worcester, MA - June 3, 2008 - Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. hasreleased two new temperature-stable and stress-resistantHall-effect latches, especially suited for operation in consumerand industrial products. Superior high-temperature performance ismade possible through Dynamic Offset Cancellation, which reducesthe residual offset voltage normally caused by device packageovermolding, temperature dependencies, and thermal stress. The twodevices are targeted at non-automotive applications and areidentical except for their magnetic switchpoints. Both devices include, on a single silicon chip, a voltageregulator, a Hall-voltage transducer, a small-signal amplifier,chopper stabilization, a Schmitt trigger, and a short-circuitprotected open-collector output to sink up to 25 mA. A southpolarity magnetic field of sufficient strength is required to turnthe output on. A north polarity field of sufficient strength isnecessary to turn the output off. An onboard regulator permitsoperation with supply voltages in the range of 4.2 to 24 volts withan operating temperature range of -40

2008-06-12 13:22:00

Men's combed cotton T-shirt with camoufl...

uebhnb — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:32:38 +0200

T Shirts MenClick "Inquire Now" to request for more information from thissupplier. Note: All price quotes in this report are in US dollars unless otherwisespecified. FOB prices were provided by the companies interviewedonly as reference prices at the time of interview and may havechanged. Disclaimer: All product images are provided by the companies interviewed andare for reference purposes only. Those product images featuringproducts with trademarks, brand names or logos are not intended forsale. We, our affiliates, and our affiliates' respective directors,officers, employees, representatives, agents or contractors, do notaccept and will not have any responsibility or liability forproduct images (or any part thereof) which infringe on anyintellectual property or other rights of a third party.

2008-06-12 13:21:55

Keep your cool but make temperatures ris...

uebhnb — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:32:03 +0200

mesh for garmentCurrent Publication Date: 06/06/2008 Keep your cool but make temperatures rise Hot new summer collection from Nike As the sun shines and the temperature heats up, Nike celebrates theathlete inside with a hot new collection that shines on the outsidebut is strong to the core - just like the women who wear it.Whether its running on the beach, pumping it in the gym, orshaking it on the dance floor, Nike will make you look as good asyou feel this summer. With the ultimate in high performance cardio workout gear you willlook hot while your pulse races and the music pumps. The NIKE TECHTANK is constructed of tonal colour blocks of Nike Dri-FITfabrication and sleeve sections created from double layers of mesh,the tank provides zoned ventilation ideal for sweaty cardioworkouts. NIKE TECH KNIT CAPRI also has a Dri-FIT poly/spandexfabrication for ultimate movement, and spandex power mesh insertsfor ventilation edging the waist. Add an eye-popping racer stripedown the side seams, an Mp3 player pocket and away you go. The NIKESHOX SCULPT TRAINER, with the innovative two-column Nike Shoxsystem, provides responsive cushioning and comfort. The soft tonalpalette and mix of satin and metallic textures proves just howbeautiful high performance can be. Take to the streets and keep on running. The NIKE S/S TOP takes youfurther thanks to its seamless Dri-FIT fabrication and engineeredpattern of mesh wrapping from your shoulder blades, increasingventilation and breathability. Reflective heat transfer dots at theback create an eye-catching pattern, ideal for twilight runs. Mp3cord management clip located at the back neck of the garmentstabilizes your Mp3 cord when you run so it isnt a distraction.The NIKE+ CAPRI is made from Dri-FIT stretch knit, ensuringincredible comfort, mile after mile. Thoughtful design featureslike a looser knit at knee and wide elastic waist are not onlygreat fitting; they flatter your figure as well. Right down to thenotched hem with a slight kick out at the bottom, the line skimsyour figure from hip to knee - never tight or clingy, so all youhave to focus on is your next lap. With Nikes hot new dance collection, you can have the confidenceto get out there, be unique and shake what your Mama gave you! TheHIP HOP GRAPHIC TANK features no two garments with the same graphicplacement as the pattern is randomly cut from the fabric; makingeach tank as individual and special as you are. The HIP HOP HOODYCOVER UP is slightly cropped to provide a flattering cinch to yourwaist when layered over a longer top making this hoody the idealcover-up for summer evenings. Be functional and fabulous with the new Nike SOUL WINDRUNNER,transforming classic cool into something extraordinarily funky. Thesearing new graphic is composed of two original Nike fake it prints- the snake and the leopard - with an infusion of hot pink, purpleand poison green to make it even more memorable. Bubble gum pinkrib on cuffs and waist add the last bit of pop. The teeny tinystretch cotton SOUL HOT SHORT fits like a dream thanks to a workingfly with zip and double gold snap hardware, plus an adjustable pullcord inside the waistband. See the light while blocking harmful UVA and UVB rays in NIKEINSPIRE sunglasses. The ventilated flying lens feature andadjustable, ventilated nose bridge offer improved airflow andreduced fogging on muggy summer days. Secure-wrap temples grip theback of the head gently for stability and comfort. NIKE IMPELsunglasses are made to go the distance on hot summer days thanks totheir adjustable ventilated nose bridge and Swift Cut flyinglenses, which reduce fogging when you start to sweat. And when yousoar into high speed? Cam-action spring hinges lock into place,leaving you confident during sprints. For more details on the new collection visit www.nikewomen.com. For a full list of stockists call 1800 411 096. (Publication Date: 06/06/2008)

2008-06-12 13:21:50

Adjusting to the New Design

uebhnb — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:31:28 +0200

with new desigIt looks different around here, doesn't it? The absolutely awesome site redesign, that has slowly beenimplementing itself throughout all of the truly tremendous SBNation blogs has finally reached Rock Chalk Talk. It really ispretty incredible how much better this new design is. So much moreattractive. Anyways, it should take awhile for all of us, especially me, to getadjusted to the new format and all that jazz. That being said, Ithink that you will find (from my experience on other,already-redesigned SBN blogs) that it is truly a tremendousimprovement; well worth the required adjustment period. In the meantime, check out JQ's post (which I will bump back up tothe top later tonight) about the mythical NCAA baseball NIT. It isawesome. ROCK CHALK!

2008-06-12 13:21:45

Shocking! Stereotype gains traction in s...

uebhnb — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:30:59 +0200

custom tailored suitsWelcome to Lawsuit Week on Page 2. It's like Shark Week on theDiscovery Channel, but with fewer lawyers. Rim shot, please. I'll be here all week, try the Canzano. With a bigger (read: any) budget, I'd have pulled together ahigh-priced, finely tailored collection of lawyers the likes ofwhich you only find discussing the ins and outs of celebritydivorce and/or arrest on cable news networks. And we'd sit in four little squares (though this is print, and youwouldn't know it) and talk all about the hot legal issues of theday in the world of sports. We'd speak expertly, because that'd beour job, even if all we'd read was a wire story like, say, thisone, from The Associated Press. "As an aspiring racing official, Mauricia Grant had grown used toworking in a man's world. "When she finally made it into NASCAR, Grant was appalled at theway she says she was treated beginning from her first day on thejob until her firing last October. "Now she's suing NASCAR for $225 million, alleging racial andsexual discrimination, sexual harassment and wrongful termination." Shocked! Shocked! Shocked! I say, to find . . . Gambling in this establishment? (So I've got a big italics budgetand a Bogart jones, sue me.) CONTINUED 1 | 2 Next 2008-06-12 13:21:39

Teddy helps you navigate through traffic

uebhnb — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:30:15 +0200

Teddy Bear ShirtA Japanese firm has created a talking teddy which will chat you up as you drive,and guide you through traffic hotspots. According to Topgear , the thing will also ask you if you've been drinking, whichpresumably you must have been to have either bought the thing, oraccepted it as a gift. The teddy doesn't appear to be equipped with an ejector seat so youcan send it hurtling 25,000 feet into the sky so blue. We have noticed that a lot of male taxi drivers switch off thesound on their GPS systems because they don't like a continualchattering person telling them what to do next. Perhaps the soundof Hector the Teddy Bear will be more preferable. More here . And another kind of Teddy Bear with an Everywhere Girl t-shirt,is pictured below. X

2008-06-12 13:20:55

Food contain hidden salt supermarket sca...

uebhnb — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:29:43 +0200

olives in brineAsda's Chicken Tikka Masala with Pilau Rice is the worst readymeal, with 5g of salt per portion. Kellogg's Corn Flakes pack in 1g of salt per serving and RiceKrispies contain 0.6g - that's more salt than a packet of saltedcrisps which has 0.5g. And while Heinz Baked Beans contain 1.8g per 200g tin, Kwik Save,Somerfield or Morrisons beans have a massive 3g of salt per tin. Marks and Spencer’s tomato-based pasta sauce contains 2g per100g, more than twice the amount of Asda’s sauce with just0.8 per 100g. Fit Squad diet expert Amanda Ursell says: "Even though therecommended daily allowance is 6g, you should really aim for 3g ofsalt per day if you want to be healthy. "Grams of salt are not always given on nutrition labels, but youcan calculate the amount by multiplying grams of sodium by 2.5. "One pinch of salt used in cooking is about 1g and salt cellarswith multiple holes deliver about 1.3g of salt per shake.

2008-06-12 09:50:50

ShirtsMyWay buttons up Promotional Produ...

uebhnb — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:19:55 +0200

ShirtsMyWay Garment Buttons up Promotional Products Market with CustomizedDesigner Shirts Quality designer shirts hits marketing merchandise to become a newtwist to promotional products. For Immediate Release COPENHAGEN, Copenhagen Denmark/EWORLDWIRE/May 22, 2008 --- Therecent expansion of the online custom shirt maker, ShirtsMyWay.biz,into custom company dress shirts (shirts with logos), paves the wayfor what company Founders Peter Crawfurd and Michael Yang predictis an upcoming trend: quality and designer company shirts.ShirtsMyWay.biz is launching an international Web site today basedon this idea, with free design and marketing consultation. "Companies who have shirts made with logos often find out, toolate, that the shirts don't live up to their company identity,"said Crawfurd. He attributes the disappointment to a lack ofpersonal guidance and professional marketing input on the side ofthe shirt maker. "Buyers are losing out or don't know the marketingpotential of their shirts." Yang and Crawfurd are delivering an improved design, with aconviction that the fit of today's logo shirts can dramaticallyincrease the chance of the shirt from being a promotional productinto a garment someone wears for pleasure. While company shirts aretraditionally used exclusively for promotional purposes, companyshirts are evolving into a more modern and fashionable garment. Company Shirts with Fashion Trends For certain businesses, looking cool and updated is a significantpart of the corporate image and that includes following certainfashion trends. Maintaining consistency with presence becomespossible with company shirts only when shirts are fullycustomizable and usually when personal consultation is involved. Today, thousands of companies use dress shirts as marketingmerchandise, from airline uniforms, bartenders, waiters, tohigh-end product promotion; however, most of these lack thedistinct touch of quality and design that in turn positivelyincreases customers' or potential customers' perception of a brand. Crawfurd and Yang will personally consult with any company aboutcustom company shirts without obligation. 2008-06-06 13:09:34

Wide range of safety equipment from Clea...

uebhnb — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:19:04 +0200

Tensens Cleaning Supplies also provides other safety equipment likeb arricade elastic tape red, white - danger - do not enter (DONET10075),barricade tape yellow, black - caution CT10075, safety tag - reddanger STD12575, sunscreen 1 litre bottle ss1, fluoro orange x backsafety vest svo-asx ( Sizes: M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL) , fluoro yellow x back safety vest svy-asx, yellow pvc rain jacketonly rj, yellow pvc rain pants only rp and aprons. Different types of safety masks are available at Tensens Cleaning Supplies. Masks like non toxic dusk mask PC101 andrespirator P2 with valve PC321 are available. The respirator P2with valve PC321 features with a P2 rating for protection against mechanically and thermallygenerated particles. It is colour coded and available in nose-pieceand packaging. The yellow PVC rain coat RC supplied by Tensens Cleaning Supplies , is available in both PVC and polyester with elastic cuffs plusstuds. It has two large pockets, it has a full length for lower legprotection as well. 2008-06-06 13:08:50

Red Wings look good for next year

uebhnb — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:16:48 +0200

Many of the Red Wings' best players are under 30, includingforwards Henrik Zetterberg, Pavel Datsyuk, Johan Franzen, ValtteriFilppula, Dan Cleary and Jiri Hudler and defensemen Niklas Kronwalland Brad Stuart, if they're able to re-sign the unrestricted freeagent. And their top two defensemen, Niklas Lidstrom and BrianRafalski, and No. 1 goaltender, Chris Osgood, are still performingat an elite level well into their 30s. "They're a blend of young and old talent. It's the best of bothworlds,'' NBC's Mike Milbury said. "Credit the organization. If youcan continually roll over your organization like that you're goingto have great success. And nobody has had more success in the last10 years than the Detroit Red Wings. Nobody has done a betterjob.'' No Cup champion has advanced past the first round of the playoffsthe following season since 2002, when Colorado lost to Detroit inthe conference finals. Four of the past five Cup winners (Detroit,New Jersey, Tampa Bay and Anaheim) were eliminated in the openinground. The other, Carolina, failed to qualify for the postseasonthe following year. "It's incredibly difficult to repeat, but I believe their core willbe in place for at least the next couple of years,'' Versus analystBill Clement said. "The Red Wings are as good a bet to be at thetop of the heap for the next two years as any team.'' Signing a No. 4 defenseman is Holland's top priority. He's hopingit will be Stuart, if he agrees to accept less than the $3.5million he earned this season. The Red Wings, who have plenty ofcap space next season, will try to re-sign Andreas Lilja and arelikely to bring back Chris Chelios for another year as their eighthdefenseman. They must make room for young Kyle Quincey, who is outof minor-league options. They have two top blue line prospects inJonathan Ericsson, who could be ready to step in next season, andJakub Kindl, who is still a year or two away. At forward, young Darren Helm has likely earned a roster spot fornext season with his strong playoff performance. Highly toutedFinnish prospect Ville Leino will have an opportunity to earn aroster spot in training camp. Justin Abdelkader is likely to spendat least one season in Grand Rapids (AHL) but showed much promiseduring his brief time with the big club. In goal, they would be willing to re-sign Dominik Hasek, 43, foraround $1 million, if he wants to return. Otherwise, they willeither pursue a veteran free-agent to back-up Osgood or go withJimmy Howard, who can still spend another season in Grand Rapidswithout having to clear waivers. "They handled the free-spending era better than anyone else andthey've handled the Back Cap era better than anyone else,'' Melrosesaid. "They never panic, never make a big mistake, always got agood mixture of young guys and older players, so that helps thecap. They always seem to have room at the (trade) deadline to add aplayer.'' 2008-06-06 13:08:34

Texas lethal injection was to resume

uebhnb — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:16:22 +0200

HUNTSVILLE _ Condemned double-murderer Derrick Juan Sonnierreceived a reprieve about two hours before he was to walk intoTexas' death house Tuesday, the second time he has escapedexecution. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted a stay of executionafter the Texas Defender Service, a watchdog capital punishmentgroup, filed two last-minute appeals in the 40-year-old man's case. Sonnier was sentenced to die for the 1991 stabbing deaths of MelodyFlowers, 27, and her 2-year-old son Patrick. Authorities said he had stalked the single mother of five formonths before the murders. After he received word of Tuesday's stay, Sonnier called familymembers and friends, but he did not issue a public statement, aprison spokesman said. Sonnier was scheduled to die once before, but Harris Countyprosecutors set aside the Feb. 27 execution date to await the U.S.Supreme Court's decision in a Kentucky case that challenged theconstitutionality of its three-drug lethal injection protocol, thesame used in Texas and dozens of other states. In April, the high court upheld the practice, but the Texas Courtof Criminal Appeals, the state's highest criminal court, has notyet ruled on the issue. So far, three other states have carried out death sentences. Sonnier was to be the first inmate put to death in Texas since theSupreme Court ruling. Michael Richard was the last, on Sept. 25. In its appeals, the Texas Defender Service argued that the statemade changes May 30 to its lethal injection protocol that have notbeen reviewed by any court. Its second appeal argues that the lethal injection protocolviolates Eighth Amendment protections against cruel and unusualpunishment, an issue raised in two other cases pending before thestate court. Details demanded Attorney David Dow, of the defender service, said the Texas court'sstay was an appropriate move given that it has not yet ruled on thelethal injection process. The prison system, he added, must also provide more details aboutthe procedure it follows to carry out capital punishment. Michelle Lyons, a spokeswoman for the Texas Department of CriminalJustice, said the system's protocol has not changed. Prison officials, she said, made changes to internal writtenprocedures in light of the Supreme Court's ruling, but theprocedure remains the same. Among the additions made, she said, the prison system spelled outthe amount of training executioners receive. "We clarified in writing what we were already doing," Lyons said."The protocol remains the same." The state, however, must prove that Sonnier's executioner hasindeed completed the minimum training stipulated in the reviseddocument. Still, the procedural issues raised in the last-minute filings willunlikely free Sonnier from death row, Dow added. Two of Melody Flowers' daughters and other family members hadplanned to witness Tuesday's execution. Tameka Traylor, one of Flowers' daughters, held up a photo ofSonnier as she described him as "somebody that was able to brutallybeat an innocent mother and child." She also said it's been 17 years since the murders and Sonnierstill hasn't paid for his crimes. History of stalking On Sept. 16, 1991, police found Melody Flowers, 27, in thepartially filled tub of her Humble apartment. She had been bludgeoned with a claw hammer, raped, strangled andstabbed. The stabbed body of her toddler, Patrick, was on top ofher. Sonnier was dating one of Flowers' close friends and lived nearby.Authorities said Sonnier once slipped into her apartment when shewas not home. After the murders, police searched Sonnier's apartment and foundFlowers' bloody blouse and a blood-soaked towel that also belongedto her. Police later found a grocery bag stashed in a field near thecomplex that had his bloody socks, Injection Shoes, and other items thatconnected him to the crime. 2008-06-06 13:17:57

Bald (legged) and beautiful: Men who sha...

uebhnb — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:15:54 +0200

Brand Name Sport ShoesIt was the summer of 1990, and Stephen Bullard had become adedicated triathlete, fit and fast for swimming, running andcycling after five years of regular competition. He was aburgeoning young buck, eking up in the local ranks and looking thepart -- all hot pink and Spandex and mirrored sunglasses -- savefor one fuzzy detail: He had hairy legs. So it was one bright spring evening when Bullard, now a managementtrainer in Minneapolis, took blade to skin and began thedeforestation of his lower leg. "It was the thing to do if youwere serious about triathlon," he said. Bullard turned 50 this winter, still a committed triathlete,cyclist and Nordic skier. It's been 18 years since his virginshave, and Bullard's legs have been shiny and smooth ever since. Beyond aerobic sports, in no other part of mainstream Westernsociety does the male species commonly take wax or blade to leghair. But among the Lycra set -- particularly cyclists, swimmersand triathletes -- smooth legs are touted as a rite of passage anda performance-enhancing procedure. Bullard, who shaves twice a week, up to 45 minutes at a time, saidhair-free legs identify a man as someone who takes his sportseriously. "It's a badge," he said. Showing off rippling thighs doesn't hurt, either. Nor does thefeeling of fresh bed sheets on clean calves, admitted one maleshaver. And after a day of cycling a self massage on smooth thighsis irresistible, according to Steve Madden of Bicycling magazine. "Massage is the No. 1 reason to shave for seriouscyclists," said Madden, who serves as editor in chief at theEmmaus, Penn., magazine. "Lotion and leg hair don't go well together, and after ridingall day cyclists need a rub-down." Madden, 44, has shaved on and off since 1980. Narcissism andvanity, he admits, are part of the allure. Ditto to fitting intothe crowd. "Cycling is a very tribal sport," Madden said. "Youtake cues from the leaders -- the pros -- who all shave." More practically, cyclists shave because cuts and road rash canheal faster after a crash. "Hairless legs are easier to cleanand bandage," Madden said. What about aerodynamic advantages on a bike? In a wind tunnel,under perfect lab conditions, leg fuzz swirling in the breeze maycreate a tiny amount of turbulence and drag. But it has almost noaffect on riders in reality. "It's pure B.S.," Maddenspouted. Instead, your clothing, riding position, your helmet, eventhe placement of a water bottle cage can cause more drag than leghair, he said. In water, where resistance is greater, hair can make a measurabledifference. As such, swimmers have long shaved their legs -- andtheir arms and chests, too -- for hydrodynamic gain. A bald body,like a seal, slips quicker through the pool. In other sports, smooth man legs are a Grade A diversionary tactic. That's according to Dan Williams, a 42-year-old adventure racerfrom Champlin, Minn., who compares leg shaving to poker: "It'slike Texas Hold 'Em," he said. "Anything that gives you apsychological or perceived psychological edge, will in fact giveyou that edge." In any competition, Williams continued, there's a field of athletesattempting to read where each person ranks. Having clean-shavenlegs -- thighs flexing, contoured muscles sparkling in the sun --immediately identifies one as core. "Like mirrored sunglassesor carbon-fiber spokes, clean legs promote a slight mystery aboutyou," Williams said. For serious road cyclists -- the most vocal and particularparticipants in this investigation -- legs are an instantidentifier, said Jamie Smith, author of "Roadie: TheMisunderstood World of a Bike Racer" (VeloPress, 2008). Smith,a shaver for 22 years, said male legs are the first thing he looksat when showing up for a group bike ride. "A quick glance determines where you are in the sport,"he said. "I know who the serious and safer riders are fromtheir defined tan lines and clean legs." In a section of his book titled "Do You Really Shave YourLegs?", Smith writes: "In any group of cyclists, aserious Roadie can instantly spot the not-so-serious Roadie. Thetelltale sign: hairy legs. A cyclist makes a strong statement abouthis dedication to the sport when he goes against the societal normand shaves all the hair off his legs." Not that aerobic athletes shy from bucking societal convention. Thesame demographic that shaves is known to do other crazy things,too. Like run 50 miles in a day. Or bike around Lake Superior for funone month. But the buff guys in Spandex -- chests puffed out under jerseys,legs glimmering above athletic shoes -- are also an easy butt endto a joke. Just ask Stephen Bullard, a man who for a time wore aone-piece hot pink zebra striped suit to race in triathlons."The truth hurts, but I admit it," he said. Today, Bullard's preferred brand of shaver is one his daughter gavehim for Father's Day. The Gillette Venus has five blades and a"ribbon of moisture." It comes in pink and teal, and thecompany tags a slogan on the packaging: "Reveal the goddess inyou." "I keep telling my wife that shaved legs are sexy,"Bullard said. "But she remains unconvinced." Pulling Back the (Shower) Curtain. . . Seven men reveal reasons and rationalizations for shaving theirlegs in the name of aerobic sport. . . * Stanley Barton, 41, technology entrepreneur in Minnetonka, Minn. Why he does it: "Mostly in the event of a bike crash to helpheal road rash. And because I'm vain." * T.C. Worley, 30, photographer in Minneapolis On his first time: "It was quite feminine to glide a razorover the length of my leg. It felt like a sneak peak into a woman'sworld." * Rich White, 48, writer, Big Bear Lake, Calif. On the psychology: "Before a big bike ride or event shavingputs me in the warrior mode. It makes me feel like I'm ready torock!" * Dan Kimmel, 56, software developer in Burnsville, Minn. Why he shaved (just once) at age 53: "My cycling workoutbuddies were doing it. I thought I should try to understand whyother guys did it." * Ed Korb, 36, educator in Tustin, Calif. His girlfriend's reaction: "She thought it was hot! I shavedjust to try it, but after a day or two I starting liking it. . .." * Dave Melcher, 51, analyst in Richfield, Minn. On peer pressure: "If you line up for a bike race with hairylegs you are quickly identified as an inexperienced cyclist whocannot hold his line and may cause an accident." * Jason Prudhom, 23, bike parts factory worker in Minneapolis On why he shaves twice a week: "Narcissism probably mostprimarily. I like the aesthetic of clean tattoos better than hairyones." 2008-06-06 13:17:41

Keith Jones Teams with African-American...

uebhnb — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:15:26 +0200

Nizamian made Garfield a household name in 43 countries through hisplush toy found clinging to car windows everywhere. during the late80's. He founded Timeless Toys in 1998, a company dedicated toproducing unique, high-quality products while maintaining thehighest standards of service in the industry. BOY The Dog LLC willprovide a toy plush animal product line, which will includepuppets, Animal Slippers and other specialty items. TuneTees LLC, another partner, created the first music-inspired,multi-brand apparel line to combine digital music with designer T'sand apparel, recently launched its Doggy TuneTees(TM) line as wellas the newly created lifestyle brand with Beachaholic Records. Thiswill allow online purchases of designer pet apparel anddownloadable music. A portion of the proceeds will benefitMusiCares, the non-profit arm of the National Academy of RecordingArts and Sciences (NARS), which is devoted to helping musicians inneed. "By partnering with Timeless Toys, Inc. and TuneTees(TM), we havecreated an online community that delivers the finest pet relatede-commerce online as well as provide for an interactive websiteallowing animal enthusiasts worldwide to celebrate theirexperiences through photo displays and text," said BOY The Dog(TM)Partner Keith Jones. Visitors should also look for music inspired by "BOY", with arecord album soon to be released. A preview can be found on thesite, with two songs being featured from the album; "Choose Me",his theme song and "Underdog". Additional site features will focuson user-interaction through an online pet photo gallery, a monthlynewsletter for community members, and the BOY Fan Club. Thesefeatures will give pet owners a way to interact with others andwill allow them the ability to build communities around similarinterests and concerns for their pets. Perhaps the most treasured page on the site is the one assigned tothe Rainbow Bridge; where pet owners who have been saddened by theloss of their loyal companion can share their photos and memoriesonline with those who have suffered the same loss. "We know thatanimal owners are passionate about their pets and consider them anintegral part of their family," continued Jones. "We are providinga gathering place for them to visit and to share that love andthose memories through photo displays and online discussions withpeople from all corners of the globe who know the strength andlongevity of a pet's unconditional love." 2008-06-06 13:17:28

Edmond women's club donates to children

uebhnb — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:15:02 +0200

The event provides 800 foster children from the Oklahoma City metroarea with a new outfit, new Woman's Shoes, new backpack and school suppliesin August. "Citizens Caring for Children is grateful to the Edmond Women's Club for their continuing support and partnership of our mission tobreak the cycle of abuse and neglect, 2008-06-06 13:17:11